From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Patriot \Pa"tri*ot\ (p[=a]"tr[i^]*[o^]t; 277), n. [F. patriote;
cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. patriw`ths a
fellow-countryman, fr. pa`trios established by forefathers,
fr. path`r father. See Father.]
One who loves his country, and zealously supports its
authority and interests. --Bp. Hall.
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Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws. --Pope.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Patriot \Pa"tri*ot\, a.
Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) :
patriot
n 1: one who loves and defends his or her country [syn:
patriot, nationalist]
Do you think RINOs consider themselves patriots? How about Dems? Of COURSE they do.
So we need the definition to self - select people who do NOT consider themselves whatever bullshit has been concocted.
That is some form of conservative populist party. They do NOT consider themselves conservative populists. They will draw the line themselves.